Murrieta Plastic Surgery, Facial Implants

Chin Augmentation is an operation to improve your facial profile if you have a "weak" or receding chin. Usually, this is achieved by creating a "pocket" or space in front of your "chin bone" into which an implant is placed. The incision or approach for making the pocket can be inside your lower lip or under your chin.

Each approach has advantages. The most obvious advantage of making the incision inside the mouth is that there is no visible scar. The advantage of making the incision under the chin is that the best placement of the implant is easier to achieve.

An alternative operation to Chin Augmentation is a procedure known as a "sliding or advancement genioplasty." In this procedure, the "chin bone" is cut horizontally and moved forward. The bone is then fixed in the new position with permanent metal "appliances" and screws. While plastic surgeons perform this procedure, it is most commonly performed by oral surgeons. In general, this operation is usually performed when the receding chin is very severe.

You may be a candidate for cheek implants if you have a desire for more prominent cheek contour. You may also be interested if you have facial asymmetry. Cheek implants are intended to enhance cheek contours.

The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under local or general anesthesia. A small incision is made under the upper lip, in the lower eyelid, or in the hairline, and a pre-shaped implant is placed next to the bone.